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FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Grade 9 TLE-Computer Hardware Servicing
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on the space provided
before the number.
_____ 1. The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. It includes the following parts:
Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory Chips, Buses, Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards.
A. System Unit B. RAM C. Motherboard D. Monitor
_____ 2. The main circuit board of a computer. It contains all the circuits and components that run the
computer.
A. Central Processing Unit B. Motherboard C. Control Unit D. Power Supply
_____ 3. Which of these is known as the "brain of the computer?"
A. Hard drive B. CPU C. Memory Card D. Motherboard
_____ 4. Another name for computer programs and information.
A. Output B. Process C. Software D. CPU
_____ 5. This is a flat input device that usually sits in front of the monitor.
A. Keyboard B. Tower C. Mouse D. Laptop
_____ 6. This memory is for short term storage and is lost when the computer is turned off.
A. Icon B. CPU C. Hard drive D. RAM
_____ 7.A computer input device that is used to enter computer instructions and information into the
computer. A. Monitor B. Menu C. Mouse D. Keyboard
_____ 8. These are computer parts that you can actually touch.
A. Systems B. Platforms C. Hardware D. Software
_____ 9. It is an output device that produces output on paper.
A. Printer B. Monitor C. Mouse D. Keyboard
_____ 10. A pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections.
A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Monitor D. Processor
_____ 11. Which of these are computer hardware?
A. Word B. Mouse C. PowerPoint D. The Internet
_____ 12. Which of these are software?
A. Trackball B. Scanner C. Internet Explorer D. Keyboard
_____ 13. This part allows the user to hear sound from the computer.
A. Monitor B. Software C. Input D. Speaker
_____ 14. This input device will allow the user to move the pointer on the screen.
A. Mouse B. Speaker C. Icon D. Output
_____ 15. This part does the real calculation, moving and processing of information.
A. CPU B. IBM C. RAM D. Hard Drive
_____16 _____17 _____18. What are the 3 main functions of a computer?
A. Input B. Save C. Output D. Process E. Reboot
_____ 19. This part stores data, programs, settings, and the operating system while the computer is off. While
it is on, it spins inside the computer reading and writing data.
A. CPU B. Motherboard C. RAM D. Hard Drive
_____ 20. _____ 21. Select 2 input devices
A. Microphone B. Printer C. Keyboard D. Speaker
_____22. _____ 23. _____ 24. Select 3 output devices
A. Scanner B. Speaker C. Printer D. Microphone E. Monitor
_____ 25. What do you use to type?
A. Mouse B. Keyboard C. ROM D. CPU
_____ 26. What do you use to connect to the internet?
A. CPU B. Mouse C. Modem D. Software
_____ 27. RAM stand for:
A. Random Access Memory C. Rugs And Mud
B. Raspberry And Mayonaise D. Retrieve Alternate Memory
_____ 28. When you save a file, it is permanently saved on the...
A. CPU B. Monitor C. Hard drive D. RAM
_____ 29. Select three input devices your computer uses:
A. Mouse, keyboard, monitor C. Mouse, keyboard, scanner
B. Mouse, printer, CPU D. Mouse, scanner, printer
_____ 30. What type of devices allows you to save your file, and then take the file with you to access on a
different computer?
A. Flash drive or memory card C. Floppy disk or hard drive
B. Hard drive or mp3 player D. RAM, ROM, hard drive
_____ 31. What does CPU stand for?
A. Central Processing Unit C. Central Printing Unit
B. Central Processing Uniform C. Central Processor Unit
_____ 32. What does a storage unit provide?
A. A place to show data C. A place to store currently worked on information
B. A place to store information D. A place to process information
_____ 33. What are the four basic components of a computer?
A. Input devices, output devices, printing, and typing
B. Input devices, processing unit, storage, and output devices
C. Input devices, cpu, output devices, and RAM
D. Input device, memory, output devices, and RAM
_____ 34. Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?
A. Anti-static mat B. Hex driver C. Philips head screwdriver D. Wire cutter
_____ 35. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws?
A. Anti-static mat B. Hex driver C. Philips head screwdriver D. Wire cutter
_____ 36. Which tool is sometimes called a nut driver? It is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a
screwdriver tightens screws?
A. Anti-static mat B. Hex driver C. Philips head screwdriver D. Wire cutter
_____ 37. Which tool is used to strip and cut wires?
A. Anti-static mat B. Hex driver C. Philips head screwdriver D. Wire cutter
_____ 38. Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the
components? A. Anti-static mat B. Compressed air C. Hex driver D. Wire cutter
_____ 39. Which tool is used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for your hand to fit?
A. Part Retriever B. Cable ties C. Lint-free Cloth D. Flat head screwdriver
_____ 40. Which tool is used to clean different computer components without scratching or leaving debris?
A. Part Retriever B. Cable ties C. Lint-free Cloth D. Flat head screwdriver
_____ 41. Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
A. Part Retriever B. Cable ties C. Lint-free Cloth D. Flat head screwdriver
_____ 42. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten slotted screws?
A. Part Retriever B. Cable ties C. Lint-free Cloth D. Flat head screwdriver
_____ 43. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star-like depression on the top, a feature
that is mainly found on laptop?
A. Anti-static mat B. Philips head screwdriver C. Torx screwdriver D. Wire cutter
_____ 44. Safety is:
A. the responsibility of the safety officer C. the responsibility of management
B. my responsibility D. all of the above
_____ 45. Accidents:
A. cannot be avoided C. only happen to people who deserve them
B. are largely preventable D. are completely unpredictable
II. IDENTIFICATION: Name the tools presented below.

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50. 52. 53.

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54. 55. 56.

III. ENUMERATION: List at least 10 safety measures, policies and procedures to be followed in
Computer Hardware Servicing.
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IV. CHRONOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT: Rearrange the following procedures in their proper order.
Use numbers to indicate their order of precedence. The first number is done for you.
A. Personal Computer Disassembly
__7_ 68. Detaching the Hard Drive
____ 69. Detaching the power supply
____70. Opening the outer shell / case
____71. Pull Out the Motherboard
____72. Removing the CD / DVD Drives
____73. Removing the CPU fan
____74. Removing the system fan
____75. Unplugging all the cables and wires
B. Personal Computer Assembly
__7_76. Connect the Power Supply
____77. Install Graphics / Video Cards
____78. Install Internal Drives
____79. Install Memory (RAM Modules)
____80. Install the Add- in Cards
____81. Install the CPU
____82. Install the CPU Heat Sink
____83. Place the motherboard into the case
____84. Prepare the Motherboard
____85. Prepare your workplace